The Edison Minstrels (1913)

A group of actors in various costumes including powdered-wigged 18th century interlocutor, and black-faced comedian side men, engage in some jokes and sing several songs, including "Grand Introductory Overture", "Soldier's Chorus from Faust", "Silver Threads Among The Gold" and the then current hit "When The Midnight Choo-Choo Leaves For Alabam". The finale is a patriotic medley ending in "The Star Spangled Banner".